Aquatics Leadership Instructor — Part-Time, Lifesaving & Growth

YMCA of Greater Halifax/Dartmouth; Halifax; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Individual and family YMCA Membership

Discounted childcare and programs

Job summary

The YMCA of Greater Halifax/Dartmouth is seeking an Aquatics Leadership Instructor for a part-time role at John W. Lindsay YMCA. You will deliver leadership courses, develop lesson plans, and facilitate sessions in pools or classrooms, upholding YMCA values and safety standards.

Ideal candidates bring 1–3 years of aquatics programming experience, lifeguard/ First Aid certifications, and strong communication. Flexibility for weekend hours and teamwork are essential to support community programs.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years experience in delivering Aquatics programming.
• Lifesaving Instructor Certification and/or Bronze Examiner status required.
• National Lifeguard - Pool Certification is an asset.
• Valid Standard First Aid/CPR is required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to establish rapport with clients.
• Proven track record of leadership excellence and dedication to safety.
• Strong time management skills to ensure successful course completion.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Flexibility to work irregular hours as required (full weekends if required).

Responsibilities

• Deliver multiple aquatic leadership courses in a way that aligns with the core YMCA mandate and values, along with those of the Lifesaving society.
• Create lesson plans where required, while meeting serving All Members (SAM) standards, ensuring high level of participant satisfaction and engagement to promote learning.
• Facilitate of all lesson plans, whether in the pool or in a classroom setting.
• Build, foster, and maintain positive working relationships with participants, community members, staff and volunteers through positive internal/external communications, timely response to questions and issue resolution.

Skills

Aquatics programming experience

Strong written and verbal communicatie

Strong interpersonal skills

Leadership excellence and safety

Time management

Independent and team work

Flexible hours including weekends

Education

Lifesaving Instructor Certification

Bronze Examiner status

National Lifeguard - Pool Certification

Standard First Aid/CPR Certification

Job description

The YMCA of Greater Halifax/Dartmouth is seeking an Aquatics Leadership Instructor for a part-time role at John W. Lindsay YMCA. You will deliver leadership courses, develop lesson plans, and facilitate sessions in pools or classrooms, upholding YMCA values and safety standards.

Ideal candidates bring 1–3 years of aquatics programming experience, lifeguard/ First Aid certifications, and strong communication. Flexibility for weekend hours and teamwork are essential to support community programs.